Dredging operations are an essential part of the commercial maritime industry. Dredging may be used to keep shipping channels open, to expand port services, and even to reduce flooding risks. Unfortunately, dredging may also [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Dredging Dredging and the Environment Dredging Insurance Dredging Safety Marine Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance

America’s workforce is tired. The demands of work and family life have taken their toll on workers across industries. Those demands, coupled with a sharp increase in sleeplessness and sleep disorders, have led to [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Marine Insurance Program Commercial Marine Safety Exhaustion Fatigue Merrimac Marine Insurance

The commercial maritime environment is filled with risks to employees and employers alike. Marine operations like shipbuilding, cargo ports, marinas, and vessel maintenance often utilize heavy equipment, high heat, and hazardous materials to do [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Marine Injuries Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Marine Risk Management Commercial Marine Safety Merrimac Marine Insurance Slip and Fall Injuries

The commercial marine industry is well known as one of the riskiest industries. Workers in shipyards, cargo ports, and manufacturing operations are exposed to a wide variety of risks, including workplace hazards like burns, [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Manufacturers

Tagged: boat manufacturer insurance program boat manufacturers insurance Diseases Marine Insurance marine manufacturers insurance program Merrimac Marine Insurance Shipyard Disease Risk

The maritime industry has long faced numerous risks. These risks evolve over time, and marine business owners know that they must address emerging risks with a proactive approach to ensure success. Marine insurance forms [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: Marine industry Marine Industry Hazards Marine industry trends Marine Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance

As the devastating 2019 Atlantic hurricane season winds down, it can be valuable to look back at how this season affected the United States and what those effects mean for commercial marine businesses. It [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog News

Tagged: Hurricane Season 2019 Hurricanes Marine Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance recovering from hurricane

Boats represent significant investments for your clients. Used for recreation and commercial endeavors, boats require care and upkeep throughout the year to maintain their performance and value. Although many of us think of boating [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Merrimac Marine Insurance Winterization Tips for Marinas Winterizing Boats

Renting a boat for a day is a great vacation activity. And for clients that operate a boat rental service, insurance is an essential aspect of their business. Whether the operation is large or [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Dealers Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Rental Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Policy Recreational Marine Insurance Program

The insurance industry is one that is constantly changing, meeting new regulations and evolving to meet growing and novice risks. Placing insurance business within the marine sector is a niche market, but that doesn’t [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Merrimac Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance